According to the glossary, what is the difference between a brood chamber and comb foundations? A. A brood chamber is located outside the hive, but comb foundations are inside. B. A brood chamber houses the queen bee, but comb foundations house drones. C. A brood chamber is made by bees, but comb foundations are built by humans. D. A brood chamber is used to rear brood, but comb foundations are used to store honey.

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Rayne Singh

Biology

30 September, 07:55

According to the glossary, what is the difference between a brood chamber and comb foundations? A. A brood chamber is located outside the hive, but comb foundations are inside. B. A brood chamber houses the queen bee, but comb foundations house drones. C. A brood chamber is made by bees, but comb foundations are built by humans. D. A brood chamber is used to rear brood, but comb foundations are used to store honey.

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Aaden Alexander · Answer 1

Answer: C. A brood chamber is made by bees, but comb foundations are built by humans.

Explanation:

The brood chamber is a natural part of the beehive where the bee workers made cells where these works lay eggs. Here, development of the larvae and pupae takes place. The cells of the brood chamber holds the pollen, nectar and honey which is used to feed to develop the larvae.

Comb foundations are the artificial creation made by humans is a place made from wax which forms the base of the honeycomb. It is used to give the support to the beehive.